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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Happy Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the repairs on the ship what is Hornblower's main concern?
(a) preparing for renewed battle with Natividad
(b) the lifting of the heavy spar that will serve as the jury mizzen
(c) accounting for all the cannons
(d) the repairs to the cabin

2. How is Lydia successful in taking Natividad?
(a) by using her cannonades
(b) by superior crew skills
(c) by hiding behind an island and taking Natividad by surprise
(d) by Hornblower's talent as a captain

3. What does Lady Barbara dream of?
(a) griddle cakes and sausages
(b) steak and potatoes
(c) scones and pastries
(d) fried eggs, bread and butter, cabbage

4. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?
(a) one
(b) four
(c) two
(d) three

5. What was the reaction of the Spanish officer who came aboard the Lydia?
(a) pride and intolerance
(b) anger and impatience
(c) curiosity and admiration
(d) fear and cowardice

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lydia sight after a few days ?

2. What did Hornblower tell the Spanish officer who boarded Lydia when Lydia was headed for Panama?

3. What does Hebe bring Lady Barbara for breakfast?

4. What garments did Lady Barbara think suited Hornblower?

5. Who was the first member of the crew to be publicly flogged?

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